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title: "Alps Data Analysis Platform"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-055b3d"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "RHONDDA CYNON TAF CBC"
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# Alps Data Analysis Platform

Buyer: RHONDDA CYNON TAF CBC  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-055b3d

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## Summary

The procurement process discussed here, initiated by Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council, involves a contract titled "Alps Data Analysis Platform" with a focus on the software industry. This project was conducted to enable access to an online system for local councils—Rhondda Cynon Taf, Bridgend, Cardiff, Merthyr Tydfil, and The Vale of Glamorgan—as well as selected schools within these jurisdictions. The procurement method was a direct award, primarily due to the supplier's exclusive rights and technical reasons, particularly concerning compatibility with existing systems. The award phase for this contract was completed on 6 August 2025, with the contract scheduled between 10 August 2025 and 31 July 2028. The location of service delivery spans multiple regions across Wales, such as UKL15, UKL17, and UKL22. The estimated gross contract value is £337,584.10.

This tender creates business growth opportunities particularly for companies specialising in bespoke data analysis platforms and educational software solutions. Although this specific contract was awarded directly to ALKEMYGOLD LIMITED due to technical compatibility and intellectual property rights, similar tenders do offer significant potential for businesses operating in the software and IT services industries. Companies with innovative educational solutions, capability to handle complex data analytics, and compatible system enhancements are well-suited to compete for future opportunities, especially where extended services to multiple educational institutions are required across diverse geographic regions. Businesses focusing on strong client service and technical adaptability can find notable openings in such procurement processes.

## Notice

The contract relates to the appointment of a supplier to provide access to their online system on behalf of Rhondda Cynon Taff CBC, Bridgend CBC, Cardiff CBS, Merthyr Tydfil CBC, The Vale of Glamorgan and selected schools within their responsibilities. The system provides tracking and analysis for each of the participating schools in the 5 regions and bespoke aggregated analysis of qualifications outcomes.

### Procurement Information

Additional or repeat goods, services or works The public contract concerns the supply of goods, services or works by the existing supplier which are intended as an extension to, or partial replacement of, existing goods, services or works in circumstances where: a change in supplier would result in the contracting authority receiving goods, services or works that are different from, or incompatible with, the existing goods, services or works and the difference or incompatibility would result in disproportionate technical difficulties in operation or maintenance. The supplier has provided the solution to the LA's for a number of years and the LA's, Schools and Consortium are well versed and trained in its operations. Single suppliers The following conditions are met in relation to the public contract: Due to a particular supplier having intellectual property rights or other exclusive rights, only that supplier can supply the goods, services or works required, and there are no reasonable alternatives to those goods, services or works. Due to an absence of competition for technical reasons, only a particular supplier can supply the goods, services or works required and there are no reasonable alternatives to those goods, services or works. Only the supplier is able to provide access to the chosen solution.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046511-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 9 Aug 2025 - 31 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £270,067 |
| Contracts value | £270,067 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | RHONDDA CYNON TAF CBC |
| Additional buyers | BRIDGEND COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL; CARDIFF COUNCIL; MERTHYR TYDFIL COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL; VALE OF GLAMORGAN COUNCIL |
| Locality | PORTH |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF37 4TH |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan |
| Local authority | Vale of Glamorgan |
| Electoral ward | Castleland |
| Westminster constituency | Vale of Glamorgan |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ALKEMYGOLD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 6 Aug 2025 at 12:15 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046511-2025
- 15 Jul 2025 at 09:25 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039833-2025
- 8 Jul 2025 at 13:47 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038282-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046511-2025
  6th August 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039833-2025
  15th July 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038282-2025
  8th July 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.rctcbc.gov.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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